Ride (2024 film) explained

Ride
Director:Jake Allyn
Producer:Conor Allyn
Jake Allyn
Rob Allyn
Don Lepore
Josh Plasse
Keith J. Leman
Starring:C. Thomas Howell
Annabeth Gish
Jake Allyn
Forrie J. Smith
Cinematography:Keith J. Leman
Editing:Owen Jackson
Music:Those Who Ride With Giants
Studio:Margate House
Tacklebox Films
Pine Bay Pictures
Distributor:Well Go USA Entertainment
Runtime:114 minutes
Country:United States
Language:English

Ride is a 2024 American crime drama film written by Jake Allyn and Josh Plasse, directed by Allyn and starring C. Thomas Howell, Annabeth Gish, Allyn and Forrie J. Smith.[1]

Plot

Desperate to raise money for his daughter's cancer treatment, a retired bull rider teams up with his estranged son and resorts to robbery to secure payment before time runs out. But after the heist goes awry, keeping the money—and their freedom—requires the duo to outwit a dogged pair of local law enforcement officers, including a justice-minded sheriff who soon suspects that the key to her case may lie uncomfortably close to home.

Cast

Release

The film was released on June 14, 2024.

Reception

The film has a 72% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 18 reviews.[2] Sarah Little of Screen Rant awarded the film three and a half stars out of five.[3] Marya E. Gates of RogerEbert.com awarded the film three stars.[4]

Joe Leydon of Variety gave the film a positive review and wrote, "C. Thomas Howell and Forrie J. Smith give stand-out performances in director and star Jake Allyn’s suspenseful indie production."[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Wiseman. Andreas. C. Thomas Howell, Annabeth Gish & Forrie J. Smith To Lead Rodeo Crime Pic 'Ride'. January 17, 2023. Deadline Hollywood. July 14, 2024.
  2. Web site: Ride. Rotten Tomatoes. July 14, 2024.
  3. Web site: Little. Sarah. Ride Review: Harrowing Bull Rider Crime Drama Is Unexpectedly Shocking & Impressive. June 16, 2024. Screen Rant. July 14, 2024.
  4. Web site: Gates. Marya E.. Ride. June 14, 2024. RogerEbert.com. July 14, 2024.
  5. Leydon. Joe. 'Ride' Review: A Texas Rodeo Family Turns to Crime to Fund a Young Girl's Cancer Treatment. June 13, 2024. Variety. July 14, 2024.